be a recipe for (something)

To be likely to cause a particular thing to happen. Studying all night before your final exam is a recipe for disaster. Eating healthy food and exercising regularly is a recipe for longevity.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Woodrow	['wudrəu]
Violante	-	Late Roman
Aelfric	['ælfrik]
Balster	['bælstə]
Legolas	-	Literature
Pontus	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish